Meet Rose in Pittsburgh
Naked K9 & Small Dog Rescue lists Rose in Pittsburgh as female and listed as Bichon Frise in Erie, Michigan. The listing gives her age as 8 years and her size as small. The name field reads "Rose in Pittsburgh" while the written description calls her Rose, and the listing also gives Erie, Michigan as her location, so details such as name and location are worth confirming with the rescue.
Rose was a puppy mill mom who was being disposed of because she was not "useful" anymore. Her foster mom writes that Rose did not have a very good start in life, that remembering it makes her sad, and that her foster mom will explain. She was terrified of people and did not understand stairs, outside or grass. She has made great progress in foster care, but she still has fears of people. She will willingly take a treat from her foster mom's hand and sleeps in bed with her, but she prefers to be as far away as possible.
She does not like storms and really loud noises, which make her nervous. She has learned to go upstairs but still will not go down. Part of the hesitation could be because her front legs are slightly shorter than her back legs, and her foster mom believes she is afraid she will fall forward. She does need more training steps and leash work.
Rose had a mammary tumor, most likely the reason she was no longer wanted. The vet removed it with great margins, and she remains cancer free.
The ideal home for Rose is someone who understands and is patient with her fears and has the time and patience to continue to work with her. Another dog in the household would be great but is not a must; her comfort was found in dogs, and that is still her comfort space. A fence would be great but is not a must, as long as the forever home understands that she must be kept in a secure harness and collar on leash while outside. Prior experience with puppy mill dogs is a plus.
Her favorite things are soft beds, yummy food, treats and other dogs. She likes being out in the yard in the sun, sniffing things and exploring. She is usually very quiet, but if her siblings start barking she will follow along. Her foster mom also calls her Rosie, Rosie Posie and Rosemarie.
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Edited by Lily's Second Chance from the listing by Naked K9 & Small Dog Rescue. Please confirm details with Naked K9 & Small Dog Rescue.
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Hi! I’m Rose but my foster Mom also calls me Rosie, Rosie Posie, Rosemarie and other silly things. My favorite things are soft beds, yummy food, treats and other dogs. I like being out in the yard in the sun sniffing things and exploring. I’m usually very quiet but if my siblings start barking I will follow along. I don’t like storms and really loud noises…..it makes me nervous. I didn’t have a very good start in life and remembering it makes me sad so Foster Mom will explain. Rose was a puppy mill Mom who was being disposed of because she was not “useful”anymore. Most likely because she developed a mammary tumor. Our vet removed it with great margins and she remains cancer free. She was terrified of people (who can blame her) and she did not understand stairs or outside or grass. Her comfort was found in dogs and that is still her comfort space. Rose has made great progress while in foster care but she still has fears of people. She will willingly take a treat from my hand and sleeps in bed with me but prefers to be as far away as possible. She has learned to go upstairs but still will not go down. Part of the hesitation could be because her front legs are slightly shorter than her back legs and I believe she is afraid she will fall forward but she does need more training steps and leash work. The ideal home for Rose is someone who understands and is patient with her fears and has the time and patience to continue to work with her. Another dog in the household would be great but not a must. While a fence would be great it’s not a must as long as the forever home understands that she must be kept in a secure harness and collar on leash while outside. And of course prior experience with puppy mill dogs is a plus.
About Rose in Pittsburgh’s reported breed
Bichon Frise
Listed as Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is a small companion breed in the Non-Sporting Group, known for a fluffy double coat. Bichon Frise temperament is often described as merry, playful and affectionate, and many dogs prefer company over time alone. Bichon Frise grooming is a big part of life with this breed, since the coat needs daily brushing. AKC gives a general life expectancy of 14-15 years for the breed.
Breed information describes general tendencies. It does not tell you Rose in Pittsburgh’s personality, health or ancestry. Ask Naked K9 & Small Dog Rescue about Rose in Pittsburgh as an individual.
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